11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Cowtan & Tout, Suite B647 Great Architecture = The Sum of ALL Great Design. Hearst Design Group Executive Director Karen Elizabeth Marx engages in an intimate conversation with M. Brian Tichenor and Raun Thorp, founders of Los Angeles-based architecture, landscape and design practice Tichenor & Thorp. Dubbed Hollywood’s best kept secret, this dynamic duo collaborates with film industry power players and are the go-to architects for design luminaries Suzanne Rheinstein, Kelly Wearstler and Barbara Barry. Join us as we discuss their first book Outside In: The Gardens and Houses of Tichenor & Thorp, featuring many L.A. stories and specially commissioned photographs by famed interiors photographer Roger Davis, as well as Brian Tichenor’s own masterly watercolors, drawings and plans. Presentation followed by refreshments, book signing and the debut of new collections from Cowtan & Tout and Colefax And Fowler. cowtan.com

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Michael Taylor Collections, Suite B504Classic California: Elegant Living, Timeless Architecture. All influential design and fashion trends come back into style, but what about those elements which never go out of fashion, such as the turn-of-the-century glamour of California’s grand estates? Today’s homeowners want a look that is all their own but one that also evokes a contemporary lifestyle with timeless traditions. Moderated by Interiors Editor-in-Chief Erika Heet, our panel features Marc Appleton, Shane Mahan, Jaime Rummerfield, Ron Woodson and Mark Weaver who will discuss historic inspiration, Hollywood luxury and how all of these visual details define California living. michaeltaylordesigns.com

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Fabricut, Suite B470After nearly a decade with HGTV where he designed in countless styles and met unthinkable demands, designer Vern Yip compiled his key design principals that make any room “feel just right” into his book Design Wise: Your Smart Guide to a Beautiful Home. Join Fabricut and Vern as he shares insider tips and design formulas from his book, while also revealing the design process and inspiration behind his second fabrics and trimmings collection for Trend. A book signing with Vern follows the presentation. fabricut.com

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Crestron, Suite G288Top 10 Client Preferences for Lighting and Shade Automation Designers Should Know. Client expectations and preferences continue to evolve, especially in home automation and smart technology where design professionals from the world of interiors and tech are expected to collaborate to meet the client’s dynamic needs. Crestron will walk you through the top 10 client preferences for lighting and shade automation designers should know, sharing stories around the importance of this solution and its impact on client choices for lifestyle and design. Receive a complimentary shade tote. Presented by Crestron Regional Sales Manager Michelle Baker. crestron.com

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Quintus, Suite B519Walking The Talk: Building Truly Collaborative and Creative Teams. The average tenure for employees is now 18 months, making hiring and retaining top talent a serious challenge. Furthermore, the changing needs of the new millennial workforce poses additional stress. In the design industry, which depends so heavily on collaboration, this is particularly evident. Jennifer Thibault, VP of Client Services and Content at Yoi Corp, and an expert in culture, onboarding, employee engagement and positive psychology, presents the latest thinking on culture, talent development and employee engagement, and how it can help your design firm drive productivity, increase innovation and navigate cross-generational divisions. In addition, you will learn some easy techniques for increasing collaboration. quintushome.com

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Sherwin-Williams Colormix 2018 Presented by Duralee, Suite B532Sherwin-Williams 2018 Colormix Forecast exhibits three unique color palettes that draw from emerging global trends. While looking at nature, art, fashion and popular culture, the trends and images presented will drive the conversation and inspiration for the coming year, offering new perspectives on societal influences and their impact on color and design. Come away inspired and informed on leading global trends. CEU credit available. duralee.com

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Robert Allen, Suite B499Robert Allen is celebrating the glamorous life with their new Color Library upholstery and multi-purpose collection Gilded Color. Join us for a party full of glitz with champagne, decadent hors d’oeuvres and live jazz music. Enter our pillow raffle and enjoy goodies inspired by the gilded age. robertallendesign.com

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | CinemaTech Home Theater, Suite M26CinemaTech hosts a CEU presentation for designers addressing home theater fundamentals, including the essential need of acoustical treatments to a home theater, typical dimensions and sizing along with current theater trends. CinemaTech’s Vice President Matt Denton, a veteran in home theater design and home construction, delivers the program. mycinematech.com

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Kravet, Suite B624 Designing for Millennials: Color, Pattern, Statement Pieces and More.There’s a lot to be said about the millennial generation, and just as much to say about designing for them. When it comes to millennials, they’re always on the hunt for the next best thing and, more than anything, they want their style, both fashion and home design, completely unique. MyDomaine Editor Sacha Strebe moderates panelists Lisa Adams of L.A. Closet Design, Jamie Davis of Portola Paints & Glazes, Brandon Quattrone of Consort and Brittany Zwickl of STUDIO LIFE.STYLE as they discuss the challenges and misconceptions designing for millennials, as well as lessons learned from those experiences, including the role of social media and bespoke design choices that fit the millennial aesthetic. kravet.com

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Thomas Lavin, Suites B309/B310 How to Get Your Clients to Understand the Value in Original Design. Please join the Thomas Lavin showroom for a presentation moderated by Elle Décor Executive Director of Special Projects Karen Elizabeth Marx, featuring celebrated designer and author Mary McDonald, Liaigre CEO Thais Roda and Hellman-Chang Co-Founder Eric Chang in a lively and important conversation about the perils of unlicensed replicas, the value in original design and techniques in convincing clients to purchase luxury furnishings. thomaslavin.com

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Schumacher/Patterson Flynn Martin, Suite B489Color & Texture in Los Angeles: Our Diverse and Vibrant City Obsessed with Neutrals. Los Angeles is a vibrant city but its inhabitants seem increasingly obsessed with incorporating blacks, whites and other neutrals in their design, as well as their wardrobes. Luxe Interiors + Design’s California Features Editor Lisa Bingham Dewart moderates designers David Dalton, Julie Massucco Kleiner, Molly Luetkemeyer and Mat Sanders as they share their insights as to which “not neutral” colors they predict will become the new neutrals in 2018. fschumacher.com

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Tidelli Outdoor Living, Suite B116Brazilian Happy Hour. Join Tidelli for an authentic and fun Brazilian Happy Hour. Enjoy delicious Brazilian foods, cocktails and, of course, some ‘caipirinhas’ while previewing Tidelli’s exquisite 2018 inspired outdoor furniture collection. The collection has over five new lines signed by top Brazilian designers and explores the nautical rope in new woven patterns and colors … a must-see for any residential and hospitality industry professional. tidelli.com

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